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Shellylyn
Member
07-29-2007
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 1:17 pm
I dont see him being abusive to dani, but there have been a few times esp. early on in the house, where she almost looked cornered by him, he would just hound her and hound her, while she sat there not saying a word, she told him several times that she "didn't wanna do this here" but yet he would keep on talking, I dont blame her for not wanting to work out there relationship on TV, I think thats horrible, and I do hope that someday they can come to some sort of agreement on their relationship, and they do seem to be doing better, but early on, she did act like a scared little girl around him.
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Shellylyn
Member
07-29-2007
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 1:20 pm
But Streetsmart, even if he did stand 1'4" away from a little girl and scream at her, swearing at her, calling her names, apparently we still don't know if Dick is abusive outside of the house and therefore we cannot call what he is doing in the house as abuse. what he has done to jen in the house IS ABUSE, its called mental abuse, which by the way can at times be much worse then physical abuse!!!
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Streetsmart
Member
08-06-2006
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 1:24 pm
Plus he did throw a drink at her (JEN) However im not saying he is abusing Dani im just saying that im not a fan of his character and i think Dani would be better off in the game and in real life without him in her life.
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 1:30 pm
Jimmer, when it comes down to Dick or Dani, I can very well see him getting verbally abusive towards her. Toxic is the perfect way to describe him. There were some books out a few years ago about toxic personalities and how much healthier it is to get them out of your life.
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What555456
Member
06-14-2005
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 1:37 pm
Shellylyn, I happen to agree with you. I should have used a smiley to indicate I was being sarcastic. I am the one who started this entire thread because I truly believe that Dick hates women as evidenced by his treatment of them in the house. Even with all that has been said, I still believe that Dick hates women -- and abuses (as in true abuse) them regularly.
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Shellylyn
Member
07-29-2007
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 1:41 pm
lol, I am so sorry, I misunderstood your post, I guess I was a tad wrapped up in the moment :P
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Flyincows
Member
07-17-2005
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 1:50 pm
In staying with the title of this thread, Dick has had some heated discussions (rants) with the guys and has somehow refrained from berating them with the sever crude comments that he did with Jen. To me that seems telling.
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Cndeariso
Member
06-28-2004
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 3:09 pm
streetsmart, dick did not "throw" a drink at jen. he calmly walked over and poured it on her head.
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Sanfranjoshfan
Member
09-17-2000
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 3:27 pm
Thrown or not, he did that out of rage....remember when they cut to the BY and Dick was was so angry he was shaking?
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What555456
Member
06-14-2005
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 3:27 pm
In anger, cndeariso. I am not sure it matters whether he threw it or not. It was done in anger.
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Sanfranjoshfan
Member
09-17-2000
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 3:28 pm
Like minds, What555456....
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What555456
Member
06-14-2005
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 3:30 pm
Of course, SanFran. 
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 3:37 pm
I think some have made the claim that Dick is only acting. I would offer that to be that good at that behavior, it seems to me he has practiced it quite a bit. The phrases just roll out of him without him having to search for words. It just seems quite natural for him. As for him healing his relationship with Dani, I would hope that he could. However, it does sound like she is still very angry, and apparently for good reason. The couple of times I've seen them on tv, in his effort to get close to her again, he does badger her. When she tries to tell him the problems, instead of apologizing, he rationalizes them or explains them away. He needs to get used to saying the words "I"m sorry". If Dick really wants to mend things with his daughter, it would behoove him to spend some time in individual therapy to learn how to relate while respecting other people's boundaries. Only then does he have a chance of making Dani feel safe with him again.
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Lafatme
Member
06-23-2005
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 3:59 pm
In the book "Catch-22" Yosarian complains to the Chaplain that "they're trying to kill me." When asked who was trying to kill him he replied, "the Germans." The Chaplain then said, "they're trying to kill ALL of us." Yosarian then answered, "but they're trying to kill ME!" my point here is that the title of this thread implies that ED hates "women" while ignoring thae fact that he bullies and intimidates anyone that he thinks it will work on, regardless of gender. i'm sure, in his past, he has had success with these tactics with both men and women and that is the basis upon which he has made it a habit. his appearance probably was also designed to intimidate others at a glance so that nothing would even need to be said. i liked him at first but am beginning to tire of the drama surrounding him and can understand that many people would strongly dislike him but there is still NO basis for labeling him a "woman hater" except by those who choose to be too nearsighted to look at the bigger picture. this is his personality and, like howard stern, he is an equal opportunity offender.
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Minerva
Member
02-20-2007
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 4:08 pm
I have a question that I hope can be answered here. Since Eric has said that he would "rip her (Dani) a new ***hole" and also stating that "he will f***ing kill her (Kail)" even if this is not being yelled to the high heavens is it still a threat? Really would like to know everyone's opinions on this. TIA
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Akwarlord47
Member
06-26-2007
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 4:13 pm
It's technically a threat Minerva... but was it said to the person and with malice and intent? Many people (Me included) have said "I'm going to kill her/him/them/my husband/kids" during the heat of the moment but the 'intent' was not real. tough call in big brother
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Upstate
Member
02-11-2007
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 4:17 pm
LOL Minerva. Do you really want to know everyone's onions on Eric's "threats"? Or more importantly are you really wanting to make a point? 
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Minerva
Member
02-20-2007
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 4:18 pm
From what I saw it was not in a joking manner. Does that make a difference? BTW - One lady put him up for nominations (the reason for the rip comment) and the other will campaign against him (the reason for the kill comment).
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Minerva
Member
02-20-2007
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 4:19 pm
Upstate - I actually have a daughter that asked me this question. I told her that I would have to think about it.
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Flyincows
Member
07-17-2005
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 4:23 pm
I don't condone Eric's comments, but I also believe that they pale in comparison to Dick's infamous "drano" comment and his comment about sodomizing Jen.
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Mssas
Member
08-04-2006
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 4:31 pm
I'm thinkin Eric truly thinks America is in love with him...boy is he going to be surprised when he gets out.
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Joyfuld
Member
08-16-2005
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 4:36 pm
Mssas I have often wondered if he actually takes himself seriously. At first I thought his diary room bravado was for humor. I wonder now.
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WoodpeckeŽ
Member
07-16-2002
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 4:37 pm
"Dick has had some heated discussions (rants) with the guys and has somehow refrained from berating them with the sever crude comments that he did with Jen." You must have missed Dick calling Eric a "MF" repeatedly the other night. And Dick is nothing like Howard Stern. That comparison has no basis.
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WoodpeckeŽ
Member
07-16-2002
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 4:39 pm
I'd like to see what Dick would do if someone dumped tea on his head. I know his reaction wouldn't be pretty.
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Joyfuld
Member
08-16-2005
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 4:40 pm
I still think the brunt of Dick's anger is toward the women. He has been ugly with Eric but not near as bad as the comments he directs towards the women.
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